Back-end Developer Path
Learn back-end development from start to finish with courses in Python, Golang and SQL Also available in:
TypeScript
Also available in:
TypeScript
Course List
Packed with 15 courses and 8 projects this path takes most beginners about 12 months to complete
Backend developers build the systems that power the large-scale web applications that you use every day. In this complete learning path you'll start by learning the fundamentals of programming and computer science in Python and C, then you'll learn all about building scalable and secure back-end systems using Golang, SQL and Docker.
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1. Learn to Code in Python
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2. Learn Linux
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3. Build a Bookbot
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4. Learn Git
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5. Learn Object Oriented Programming
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6. Build Asteroids
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7. Learn Functional Programming
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8. Build an AI Agent
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9. Learn Data Structures and Algorithms
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10. Build a Static Site Generator
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11. Learn Memory Management
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12. Personal Project 1
You can't truly become a developer if you can't build your own stuff. Theory and foundations are important, but you also need to be able to fly solo. The purpose of this project is two-fold: a chance to put your skills into practice and to add another project to your portfolio. Well-built personal projects will help you land interviews and jobs, so make sure to put in the effort!
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13. Learn Go
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14. Learn HTTP Clients
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15. Build a Pokedex
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16. Learn SQL
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17. Build a Blog Aggregator
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18. Learn HTTP Servers
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19. Learn File Servers and CDNs
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20. Learn Docker
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21. Learn Pub/Sub Architecture
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22. Capstone Project
This capstone project should be your resume's pièce de résistance. You're allowed to use any languages or frameworks you want, but you must build it yourself, and it should be remarkable, memorable even. The purpose of this project is two-fold: a chance to put your skills into practice but also to give your resume something that stands out and gets you noticed.
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23. Learn How to Find a Programming Job
Mediocrity doesn't cut it anymore
The only way to become a great developer is to write a lot of code
Avoid tutorial hell
by writing a ton of code
Stay motivated with
a game-like curriculum
Build portfolio projects
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Delve deeper
into foundational concepts
Learn flexibly online
without interrupting your life
For 1% the price of college
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Join 1,201,282 students learning modern backend skills
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Tobias Brunnauer
Germany
Learn to Code in Python
this is a solid entry course for learning SQL with a hands-on approach
shpitDzen
Kazakhstan
Learn SQL
Leanring to code in Python has been such an eye opening experience for me. The course was extremely helpful and beginner friendly, it Made the learning process so much easier to engage with. I can't wait to continue my python journey with these fundamentals.
Daniel Mendes
South Africa
Learn to Code in Python
Everything that you need to know as a programmer is here, in this course. The toolkit that they teach you is really useful not only for Python, but also to clarify some concepts and some logical settings that you brain needs. Not gonna lie, I teared up a bit when finally understanding some condepts, as basic as indenting.
notjjusann
Belgium
Learn to Code in Python
Its my first time learning a language more in depth and i really like how this course was made. I wake up every day excited to do the course
Lucas Moura Franco
United States
Learn to Code in Python
This was an incredibly engaging and productive way to learn the basics of python
Alex Biundo
Mexico
Learn to Code in Python
Always up to date and with such an excellent applying to theory and practice. Recommended for new comers and even older ones that want to take the dust off or take a look at some changes that may have appeared
Lucas Góis
Brazil
Learn to Code in Python
This is one of the best place that teach you backend coding. Sometimes it can get frustrating with our ai helper with the hints, but in the end i say this: it did manage to rub my head to think on why it make sense
Hawmira
Indonesia
Learn to Code in Python
Awesome, you'll learn the fundamentals in a very clear and structured way that will leave you wanting more!
Hernan Alberto Aguilera Abril
Germany
Learn SQL
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